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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024de•base /dɪˈbeɪs/USA pronunciation v. [ ~ + obj], -based, -bas•ing. - to lower in quality or value:Inflation has debased the country's currency.
- [ ~ + oneself] to disgrace (oneself):You will debase yourself by accepting a bribe.
de•base•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•base (di bās′),USA pronunciation v.t., -based, -bas•ing. - to reduce in quality or value; adulterate:They debased the value of the dollar.
- to lower in rank, dignity, or significance:He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor.
- 1555–65; de- + base2; compare abase
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . lower, vitiate, corrupt; contaminate, pollute, defile.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . degrade, abase, demean, reduce.
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